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Pusandao de Bagre

Name: Pusandao de Bagre
Yield: 4–6
Cuisine: Colombian
Ingredients: 2½ pounds catfish steaks; 2 cans coconut milk; 4 cups fish stock or water; 2 green plantains; 1 pound yuca; 1 pound potatoes; ½ cup hogao; 1 teaspoon achiote; culantro or cilantro; lime, salt, and pepper

Pacific Catfish Stew

Pusandao de Bagre is listed in Seafood for Pacific Coast. Follow the verified ingredients and numbered instructions below.

Prep: 20 minCook: 45 minTotal: 1 hr 5 minServes 4–6Intermediate

Ingredients

2½ pounds catfish steaks
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2 cans coconut milk
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4 cups fish stock or water
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2 green plantains
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1 pound yuca(specialty)
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1 pound potatoes
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½ cup hogao
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1 teaspoon achiote(specialty)
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culantro or cilantro
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lime, salt, and pepper
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Instructions

1
Season catfish with lime, salt, and pepper.
2
Simmer coconut milk, stock, hogao, achiote, and plantain for 15 minutes.
3
Add yuca and potatoes and cook until nearly tender, about 20 minutes.
4
Place catfish on top, cover, and simmer gently for 8–12 minutes.
5
Do not stir forcefully because catfish steaks can break.
6
Finish with culantro and adjust the acidity and salt.

Ingredient Substitutions

Recipe-specific substitutions are published only when supported by verified culinary guidance. For ingredient sourcing, see our Colombian Pantry Guide and consult a qualified recipe tester before making substitutions that may change a dish’s flavor or texture.

At a Glance

CategorySeafood

RegionPacific Coast

Prep Time20 min

Cook Time45 min

Total Time1 hr 5 min

YieldServes 4–6

DifficultyIntermediate

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catfish steaks
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coconut milk
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water
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green plantains
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yuca
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potatoes
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hogao
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achiote
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